NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: May 7, 2024
Media Contact: Tara.McKelvey@labor.idaho.gov
There has been significant migration into northern Idaho, according to Labor Economist Lisa Grigg. Within a five-year span, 2018-2023, the region’s population increased by 15%.
“A growing population requires more goods, services, infrastructure and construction activities,” Grigg said. “The need for labor also remains strong.”
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: April 24, 2024
Media Contact: Maria.Martin@labor.idaho.gov
Idaho ranked No. 1 in the nation at 3.7% for over-the-year nonfarm job growth in March. While the state’s unemployment rate remains the same at 3.3%, local businesses continue to create job opportunities for residents.
Rexburg employers with job openings to fill will be available at the Idaho Department of Labor’s job fair, Tuesday, April 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at VFW – Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 480 W. Second N.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Feb. 26, 2024
Media Contact: Georgia.Smith@labor.idaho.gov or Lindsay.Trombly@labor.idaho.gov
Free training is currently available for Idahoans wanting to pursue a career in heavy equipment operation, cement masonry and concrete finishing.
Depending on the occupation, annual wages in this industry can range from $43,000 to $52,000 statewide, according to the 2023 Occupational Employment and Wage Survey (OEWS) from the Idaho Department of Labor.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Feb. 23, 2024
Media Contact: David.Arciniega@labor.idaho.gov
Job seekers are encouraged to “leap into a new career” at a hiring event in Caldwell, Thursday, Feb. 29. The hiring event starts at 9 a.m. and runs until noon at the Idaho Department of Labor office located at 4514 Thomas Jefferson St.
Employers planning to attend include Admiral Beverage Corp., Amalgamated Sugar, Big Tex Trailers, Blue Ribbon Landscape and Maintenance, CS Beef Packers, CTI Foods, D&B Supply and more.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Jan. 8, 2024
Media Contact: Kathy.Nesmith@labor.idaho.gov
Employee layoffs are common when a U.S. company offshores some of its production or is sold to an international firm that does similar work in a foreign country.
James Black experienced a job loss when his employer closed a large section of its manufacturing division in 2013. The jobs and a portion of the production of articles and supply of services shifted to a foreign country. Through the federally funded Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program, Black and other affected coworkers have access to reemployment benefits.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Nov. 8, 2023
Media Contact: Tara.McKelvey@labor.idaho.gov
Estimates indicate there are currently 1,400 total job openings in Kootenai County. The top five industries hiring in northern Idaho include administrative and support services; ambulatory health care services; food service and drinking places; professional, scientific and technical services and insurance carriers and related services, according to Sam Wolkenhauer, Idaho Department of Labor regional economist.
Employers seeking workers for some of these positions will be meeting with job seekers at Labor’s Post Falls monthly hiring event Nov. 15. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m at the Post Falls Labor office, 600 N. Thornton St.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Oct. 20, 2023
Media Contact: Matt.Bennett@labor.idaho.gov
Veterans can connect to employers who are looking, specifically, for veterans to fill job positions at a job fair Friday, Oct. 27.
The job fair will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at Boise State University’s Student Union building in the Jordan Ballroom. The address is 1700 University Drive.
It’s beneficial for veterans to attend this event, Veterans Representative Matt Bennett said. “It is one of few in the Boise area.”
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Oct. 5, 2023
Media Contact: Joe.Goitiandia@labor.idaho.gov
Multiple employers seeking workers in a variety of industries will be attending a job fair in Boise Wednesday, Oct. 11. The event runs from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Hillcrest Library, 5246 W. Overland Road.
Job seekers will find a large range of job opportunities such as booking and events coordinator, receptionist, tax associate, cashier, payroll accountant, marketing/promotions manager, HVAC operations lead, grocer associate and many others.
Some employers attending include Amazon, Boise Centre, City of Boise, Ada County, St. Luke’s, Treasure Valley YMCA, Fred Meyer, Boise State University, Idaho Power, Guerdon and Photronics Inc.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Aug. 4, 2023
Media Contact: Lisa.Grigg@labor.idaho.gov
Out of all metropolitan areas in the Gem State, Lewiston has the highest median wages for skilled trade workers. Electricians and plumbers make up to $60,000 a year, where welders and HVAC technicians can make $50,000. With Lewiston’s growth – the population has increased by more than 500 residents each year since 2020 – the demand for skilled trades will also increase.
To help residents learn about these career fields, the Idaho Department of Labor is hosting a Skilled Trade Career event Thursday, Aug. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. Attendees can explore careers in HVAC, plumbing, welding and electrical industries.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: June 16, 2023
Media Contact: Keeler.Crawford@labor.idaho.gov
Over 100 jobs will be available for job seekers from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21 at Labor’s Post Falls Hiring Event. The event takes place at the Idaho Department of Labor office, located at 600 N. Thornton St.
Employers planning to attend include Cabela’s, Sleep Inn Post Falls, Environmental Control, Sherwin Williams, Sage Truck Driving School, North Idaho Dental Personnel, Bonner County Human Resources, Badger Building Supply, Texas Roadhouse, Arrow Construction Supply and more. All of the employers planning to attend are listed in the Idaho Department of Labor’s calendar of events.